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Iron River native and three-time Olympian Nick Baumgartner competes in the Olympic event snowboard cross.
Photo courtesy of Nick Baumgartner

Yooper Olympian goes for the gold

Andy Ridolphi February 15, 2018

Yooper and three-time U.S. Olympic snowboarder Nick Baumgartner is competing in his third Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Baumgartner, 36, of Iron River, Michigan, attended Northern...

Sexual assault survey distributed

Sexual assault survey distributed

Andy Ridolphi February 15, 2018

Northern Michigan University has launched a sexual assault survey, in order to harvest information about how students respond when a peer confides in them about being sexually assaulted. The survey...

Medical marijuana discussed

Medical marijuana discussed

Andy Ridolphi February 8, 2018

Michigan is second to only one other state for medical marijuana: California. New York has about 42,000 patients; Michigan, that is 10 million fewer in population, has 300,000. Medical marijuana is estimated...

Whodunit?! No, really? Mockumentary series uses humor and genital graffiti to explore social commentary.

Whodunit?! No, really? Mockumentary series uses humor and genital graffiti to explore social commentary.

Andy Ridolphi October 5, 2017

A new Netflix original series hit the internet like a storm. “American Vandal” is boldly unique and draws questions to issues of justice, like how easy it is with a strong enough narrative to paint...

Raging about love: Rapper Lil Uzi Vert mixes partying, heartbreak and rumors of Satanism

Raging about love: Rapper Lil Uzi Vert mixes partying, heartbreak and rumors of Satanism

Andy Ridolphi September 21, 2017

After much anticipation and internet-fueled buzz, Philadelphia rapper Lil Uzi Vert, whose real name is Symere Woods, released the follow-up to his breakout mix- tape “Luv is Rage” with “Luv...

Pompano rapper paints pictures in prison

Pompano rapper paints pictures in prison

Andy Ridolphi April 6, 2017

“I don’t rap, I illustrate, I don’t paint pictures, I picture paint.” The Pompano, Florida rapper’s wheezy young voice begins his debut album and is followed by news reporters discussing multiple...

Vandament lit by Waka Flocka’s flame

Vandament lit by Waka Flocka’s flame

Andy Ridolphi March 30, 2017

In the middle of a high-energy, sweat-covered crowd of young adults is where Waka Flocka Flame comes to life.  At 8 p.m. Thursday, March 23, Northern Arts & Entertainment brought Waka to the stage...

Mod Sun makes a movie with latest lyrics

Mod Sun makes a movie with latest lyrics

Andy Ridolphi March 23, 2017

With spring in the air and the sun peeking out a little more every week, the changing in seasons gives a refreshing feeling. “Movie” is rock rapper Mod Sun’s latest album, offering a fun, adventurous...

Future reflects upon the past

Future reflects upon the past

Andy Ridolphi February 23, 2017

After a colossal 2016 Future, also known as Future Hendrix, purged himself of all social media accounts and moved back to his hometown of Atlanta in hope of getting back to his roots to construct his featureless,...

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